At Healthy Dog Chicago, we specialize in doggy daycare and dog training servicing Bucktown, Wicker Park, Ukrainian Village, West Lakeview, and Palmer Square. Whether you need guidance with obedience or behavior modification, we’re here to help you and your dog build a solid foundation for a happier life together! Contact us today to begin your Healthy Dog Chicago journey with your furry family member. We proudly identify as a women-owned and LGBTQ+ friendly business dedicated to providing the best for your dog!
Healthy Dog Chicago has proudly served Chicago for over 20 years, offering thoughtful and effective dog training and dog daycare services. Our trainer-led dog daycare program features pickup and drop off, supervised small group play, field trips, training games and brain teasers, puppy massage, and more! Your dog will always have their very own comfy bed, personal space for relaxing and massage, and food and water bowls.
Our personalized in-home training sessions address everything from basic to advanced obedience and behavioral modification therapy. Sessions are designed for the entire family, including children aged six and up.
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When we moved from a huge yard in the suburbs back to the city, we knew it would take our 10 year old dog some getting used to. Sage went from hardly ever having been walked on a leash to living in a busy urban area and we needed help managing this transition. Not to mention he’s a stubborn, 100 lb dog with dog reactivity. We have worked with several trainers in the past, and by far Wendy was the most effective for many reasons. First of all, Wendy truly loves dogs and understands dog behavior. Second she will give it to you straight! She is always direct in her communication and expectations in a way that encourages results. Third, she held us accountable and to a high standard so we could make real progress against our goals. Sage has his quirks but I am amazed every day by how far he has come. After working with Wendy we both truly have the tools for a healthy, happy relationship and we are so grateful!
Where to even begin?! I adopted a beagle mix puppy 1.5 years ago. Well, She is FULL of energy! After bringing her home, I immediately knew I needed a professional trainer to help train Lottie. After extensive research, We found Wendy! Not only does she train, but also offers daycare which includes pick up and drop off! So helpful for a single-working dog mom! This is not your normal daycare. She limits it to a small group of dogs so all the dogs are getting undivided attention! Our experience working with Wendy has been nothing short of wonderful. She has helped train and calm our rambunctious pup! She is really helpful for leash training, social behavior and of course, all of your basic commands. Our pup goes to day care with her 3x a week and it is so helpful as lottie can get her energy out, all while still getting trained. Not too sure where we’d be without Wendy! She is now one of our dog’s best friends and we are so grateful for all Of her hard work! Highly recommend!
Our dog Cooper is incredibly anxious and has a beautifully unique personality. We are hesitant to leave him with people because of this. Wendy has done an amazing job caring for Cooper and loves him as her own. She is great at sending pictures and updates. She also keeps up with his training, informing us of his progress. We would highly recommend Healthy Dog Chicago to dog owners!
Healthy Dog Chicago is my first choice for clients who want the very best personalized one on one care for their dog. Wendy provides individual attention and addresses your dog’s specific needs, whether they are attending daycare or in training. She has decades of experience working with and training dogs.
I found Healthy Dog Chicago when my labradoodle pup was 6 months old and there is nobody better. Wendy has always cared for Finn like he was her own. I get text messages with photos (usually better than the ones I take) and notes about what a blast he is having. I guess if someone was taking me for multiple walks a day and giving me massages I’d also have a blast. Heathy Dog was especially wonderful caring for my puppy and teaching him basic good citizen behavior (stay, sit at crosswalks). Finn is nearly 6 and it gives me piece of mind to know he can be so well cared for on quick overnight work trips. Huge bonus that Wendy picks him up and drops him off. You come home and it’s like you were never gone except for the extra doggy kisses.
Healthy dog chicago is a great training resource, boarding facility, and has provided daycare for our sweet dog consistently. Healthy dog chicago helped train our dog and helped our kids effectively use strategies to avoid accidents and promote good behavior after our dog came home from the breeder. We probably wouldn’t have gotten through the early the days without Wendy and still rely on her services to date!
She cares for your pet as you’d care for your toddler. Always attentive to their needs, looking out for their best interest and concerned for their well being. She was both my dog walker and overnight caretaker when I traveled. Never in 15 years did she miss a date or drop the ball. Healthy Dog Chicago is absolutely the best!
If you love your fur baby like I do, nervous about leaving them in hands of a stranger, not looking for generic care, and want your dog to always be cared for and loved than look no more. As much as we want to be with our dogs 24/7 and wished we didn’t have to work, unfortunately that is unrealistic, right? I wasn’t looking for a doggie daycare with multiple dogs and one staff per 25 dogs. I have a one year old and 4 month old Bernedoodles. They thrive on positive reinforcement. I have found the one on one care and values I was looking for with Healthy Dog Chicago. Training is daily work and I am so fortunate to have found that. I can’t recommend Healthy Dog Chicago enough. My dogs love it!
Ready to embark on a journey toward a happier and healthier relationship with your dog? Contact us for expert dog training and daycare services in Chicago.